Obituaries – Page 120

Funeral will be Friday for Ethel Veenstra, 91, of Hopkins

November 20, 2019

Ethel Veenstra (Heyboer), age 91, of Hopkins died Monday, Nov.18. She is survived by her children, John (Kathy) Veenstra, Ron (Denise) Veenstra; grandchildren, Rebecca (Robert) Brown, John Jr. (Ashley) Veenstra, Jason (Katy) Veenstra, Michael (Samantha) Veenstra, Andrew Veenstra and Aften Bottenfield; great-grandchildren, Zachary, MaKenzie, Aubrie; and many nieces and nephews....

Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday for Ellen Simons, 78

November 19, 2019

Ellen Simons (Kipen), age 78, died Monday, Nov. 18. She is survived by her husband, Butch Simons; children Annette (Al) Gysin, Dan (Brenda) Kaczanowski, Gary (Leighann) Kaczanowski, Brenda (Gary) Fordham, Patrick (Marci) Kaczanowski, Philip Kaczanowski, Jerry (Jodi Block) Simons, Annette (Bob) Dever, and Ken Simons; 36 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; and...

Service Saturday for longtime conservationist Phil Kuhtic, 69

November 18, 2019

Phillip S. Kuhtic, age 69 of Wayland, died at home Saturday, Nov. 16. Phil was a Wayland High School graduate, class of 1968, and received a associate degree from Ferris State College. He went on to a career as a tool and die maker and licensed builder. Phil was a...

Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday for Frank Yob of Dorr

November 16, 2019

Frank Carlo Yob, age 84, of Dorr, died Wednesday, Nov. 13. Frank was a devoted, loving, caring husband, father and grandfather, was dedicated to his Catholic faith. He was employed at Light Metals for 40 years and enjoyed working even after retirement. He enjoyed hunting, watching the Lions and Tigers...

Service will be Saturday for former Joe’s Grocery co-owner

November 13, 2019

Donna Jean Panyrek, age 98, of Gun Lake, died Tuesday, Nov. 12. Donna and husband Joe opened Joe’s Grocery at “Joe’s Corner Gun Lake” in 1946. The site became a landmark in the area before becoming a combination gas station and fast-foor restaurant. She is survived by her children Jim...

Funeral is Friday for former Hopkins Village President Harmsen

November 12, 2019

A funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at Hopkins Community Reformed Church for local businessman and former Hopkins Village President Ricky Harmsen, who died Monday at Borgess Medical Center. He was 67, Born April 16, 1952, in Grand Rapids, he was the son of the late Gareth Frederick...

Funeral Tuesday at Wayland CRC for ‘Bud’ VanDerWeide

November 8, 2019

Art “Bud” VanDerWeide, age 83, of Hudsonville, died Thursday, Nov. 7. Art was born on May 30, 1936, in Boyden, Iowa, to Arie and Jennie (Kooiker) VanDerWeide and grew up on the family farm along with his eight siblings. He received his GED while serving with the army during peace...

Memorial service for Laurie Davis, 53, will be in Grand Rapids

November 6, 2019

Laurie Ann Davis, age 53, of Wayland,died Tuesday, Nov. 5. Laurie graduated from Ferris State with a business degree. She put in 30 years as an engineer in the automotive industry. She loved spending time outdoors with family and “Budder,” her beloved dog. Laurie had a passion for cooking. She...

Service pending for Sharon Dressler, 77, who died Saturday

November 5, 2019

Sharon Dressler, age 77, died Saturday, Nov. 2. Sharon had a passion for cooking, and never missed any holiday or family event. Sharon loved spending time at Gun Lake Casino, playing cards but, most of all, she loved her family. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Joseph...

Funeral will be Thursday at Jijak for Bobbi Jo Wilson, 42

November 2, 2019

Bobbi Jo Wilson, age 42, died Wednesday, Oct. 30. Bobbi was described by her family as a “fashionista.” She and her husband, Phil, shared their love for Jesus Christ through their ministry, No Stones to Throw. She enjoyed singing and writing her own songs, writing poems, and singing for anyone...

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